Finished my next challenge quilt

The theme for the challenge was wedding. We were giving a hankie and a pice of white on white fabric. We were told to use lace. This is what I made. It is titled 'Penguin and Turtle'. It is my youngest daughter's wedding. This is their first dance.The hankie I got was black. I used it and lace on the first border. The colors yellow and burgandy were her colors for the wedding. The ribbon below is left over ribbon from the wedding with the names and date on it. There is a turtle button at one eand representing Brian and a penguin button representing Samantha. We tried hard to find a cake topper with a turtle and penguin but ended up with a glass one of penguin bride and groom. The turtle and penguin are the bride and grooms favorite animals.

This is a close up view. I used bullion stitch to simulate the flowers in her hair

These are close ups of my not so great machine quilting. It is the first time I have done anything but meandering!

Started Challenge

I finally started one of my challenges for my quilt guilds. Found out it is due next month instead of March! Yikes!! We are to use the fabrics with packet and make a quilt at least 60" x 72". It is to be patriotic themed. All the challenge quilts are being donated to local residents serving overseas. Our last two challenges have been donated.

I am using all the patriotic fabrics I have. Not buying any fabric as it is all from my stash!! Yeah!
The large stars are going to be alternating blue and red and there will be four stars in a row. I am going to have to quilt as I go as that size is hard for me to fit in my machine.

Christmas in July Challenge

Amanda is having a challenge over on her blog! Check it out! Click here.
It is going to be lots of fun!